With multiple heat advisories in effect, the City of Tampa is helping residents beat the heat by offering free admission to all city-operated public pools whenever a heat advisory is in effect.
Residents can visit any of Tampa’s seven open public pools free of charge during Open Swim hours only on days when a heat advisory is issued. The seven pools are Bobby Hicks, Copeland, Cyrus Greene, Danny Del Rio, Interbay, Loretta Ingraham, and Roy Jenkins. Visit tampa.gov/pools for the exact schedule for each pool.
Residents are encouraged to check current hours and schedules before visiting a pool. The city also operates ten splash pads throughout Tampa, which are already free to the public and provide another way for residents and families to cool off.
“Extreme heat can be dangerous, and we want to make sure our residents have safe, accessible places to cool down this summer,” said Mayor Jane Castor. “Opening our pools free of charge during heat advisories gives families another option for relief. We encourage everyone to take the heat seriously, stay hydrated and check on neighbors who may be especially vulnerable.”
Residents can stay up to date on heat advisories and receive heat safety information by texting HEATSAFE to 888-777. During periods of extreme heat, residents are encouraged to limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day and check on children, older adults, neighbors and pets.
